Summary

Over 10 years of rich experience in Supply Chain Management (Sourcing, Procurement, Vendor Management,


Inventory Management, Logistics & Commercial Operations). Skillful in managing the wide spectrum of tasks


including procurement, vendor development, inventory control and logistics management. Proficient in supervising & controlling the Procurement operations along with logistics processes & services for different business sectors.


Comprehensive understanding and exposure in handling B2B, Retail and Wholesale Consumer goods. Proficient in managing the budget forecast & activities involving resource planning, In-process and after Inspection, Team


Building, design & development and co-ordination with internal departments. Excellent interpersonal, analytical & negotiation skills with proven track record of spearheading numerous cost innovation projects during the careers span


Specialties:


•Procurement Management


•Global Sourcing


•E2E Supply Chain Management


•Vendor development


•Freight Management


•3PL Management


•Resource Planning


•Supply Chain Cost Optimization


•Deliveries Management


•Budgeting and Forecasting Management


•Microsoft Dynamics


•SAP

Experience

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Supply Chain and Procurement Specialist
DirectLineX
Jan 2020 - Present | Lahore, Pakistan

Analyze costs, negotiate contract details, and offer strategies and solutions to help companies better
manage costs on supplies and vendor services.
Managing inventory, tracking orders, resolving issues concerning price disputes.
Owning end-to-end sourcing and procurement for requests raised internally,
Organizing requests and planning for prompt resolution,
Sourcing vendors and identifying the most cost-effective solutions for the business,
Proactively troubleshooting and identifying opportunity areas to enhance overall procurement,
Compiling timely detailed inventory reports to provide updates and visibility for teammates.

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Procurement and Inventory Specialist
Supply Bridges
Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 | Lahore, Pakistan

Purchase Order (PO) process coordination.
Work closely with Brand Management and Buying Team to identify aged inventory and implementc actionsto minimize such inventory.
Adjust order volumes and pricing based on buy-in opportunities, vendor stock issues, and seasonal fluctuations
Improve supply health by identifying gaps in hiring effectiveness, new hire performance.
Create systems/process/tech developments to control and improve performance.

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E-commerce Manager/ Vendor Acquisition Manager
Supply Bridges
Apr 2016 - Dec 2018 | Lahore, Pakistan

Coordinate with team to ensure all SKUs among all brands are available / in-stock at all timesForecast demand and create supply plans that ensure availability of products.Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, or freight forwarders.Negotiate contracts for transportation, distribution, or logistics services.Monitor supplier performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements.Facilitate and maintain vendor relationships between businesses and suppliers, negotiating contracts, creating vendor standards, and finding the best available vendors.

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E-commerce Supply Chain Manager
Shopistan PK
Jan 2015 - May 2016 | Lahore, Pakistan

Work closely with Brand Management and Buying Team to identify aged inventory and implement
actions to minimize such inventory.
Coordinate with team to ensure all SKUs among all brands are available / in-stock at all times
Prevent overstocking + minimize storage costs at warehouse.
Forecast demand and create supply plans that ensure availability of products
Monitor forecasts and demand plans to identify changes or to determine their effect on supply chain
activities.
Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product cost or quality
Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, or freight forwarders, Negotiate contracts fort transportation distribution, or logistics services
Design or implement supply chains that support business strategies adapted to changing market conditions new business opportunities, or cost reduction strategies.
Select transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidatingw warehousingand distribution.
Document organizational or operational procedures.
Monitor supplier performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements.
Plan, manage, and coordinate all activities related to the sourcing and procurement of necessaryp productsand supplies needed to meet the changing levels of product demand
Work directly with brand management department to determine most cost-effective shipping solution forf finishedgoods transportation to fulfillment centers (Land, Air, Sea).

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Senior Executive Supply Chain and Procurement
Fatburger
Jun 2013 - May 2015 | Lahore, Pakistan

Budgeting and forecasting
Supplier Management.
Manage Purchasing and Stores & Inventory department.
Cost Reduction Strategy
Negotiate and resolve issues and agreement changes with vendors.
Distribution Network Planning.
Demand and Supply Planning, Customer Service and Logistics.
Anticipate the demands of our Stores and respond to their needs.
Deal with Multiple-International Supplier.
Procure the raw ingredients and packaging materials needed for each of our products, as well as the
technical and engineering materials needed to produce them.

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Supply Chain and Procurement Officer
Hardee\'s Restaurants
Aug 2009 - May 2013 | Lahore, Pakistan

oordinating the logistics of all purchase deliveries.
Collect invoices from Restaurant or Vendors verify the delivery record and make Payments
Minimize the wastage.
Make the alternate sources to avoid any shortages
Ensure the timely supplies.
Ensuring all purchases are adequately insured and managing the relationship with insurers.
Liaison with Finance for purchases and managing all payments to suppliers.
Relationship management of suppliers and contractors.
Follow up & control in absence Of Seniors.
Conducts market research and develops alternate vendors to support strategic sales plan.

Education

National University of Modern Language (NUML)
Masters, Masters in Business Administration, MBA‎
Computer Networks and Communication, Marketing and Brand Management, Services Management
2016
University of PUNJAB
Bachelors, Bachelors in Commerce, Masters in Commerce‎
Agricultural and Resource Economics, Banking & Finance
Percentage 59%
2011

Skills

Expert Distribution Management
Expert 3PL Management
Expert Alibaba Sourcing
Beginner Amazon FBA Command
Expert Analytical Reasoning
Expert E2E Supply Chain Management
Beginner eBay
Expert eCommerce
Intermediate Generate Trend Analysis
Intermediate Global eCommerce
Expert Global Sourcing
Intermediate Helium 10
Intermediate International Logistics
Expert Inventory Analysis
Expert Listing Optimization
Expert Logistics Management
Expert Microsoft Excel
Expert MS Dynamics
Expert Negotiation Skills
Expert Operations Management
Expert Pricing Controls
Expert Procurement
Expert Product Hunting
Expert Product Knowledge
Expert Product Ordering
Expert Purchase Management
Expert Quick Books
Expert Retail Sales Knowledge
Expert Strong problem-solving skills.
Expert Supplier Relationship Management
Expert Supply Chain
Expert Vendor Inventory
Expert Written Oral and Communication
Expert Written Skills

Languages

Expert English
Expert Urdu